The Expressive Powers of Law

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Law, Jurisprudence, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, Law Enforcement
Cover of the book The Expressive Powers of Law by Richard H. McAdams, Harvard University Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Richard H. McAdams ISBN: 9780674967205
Publisher: Harvard University Press Publication: February 9, 2015
Imprint: Harvard University Press Language: English
Author: Richard H. McAdams
ISBN: 9780674967205
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Publication: February 9, 2015
Imprint: Harvard University Press
Language: English

Why do people obey the law? Law deters crime by specifying sanctions, and because people internalize its authority. But Richard McAdams says law also generates compliance through its expressive power to coordinate behavior (traffic laws) and inform beliefs (smoking bans)—that is, simply by what it says rather than what it sanctions.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Why do people obey the law? Law deters crime by specifying sanctions, and because people internalize its authority. But Richard McAdams says law also generates compliance through its expressive power to coordinate behavior (traffic laws) and inform beliefs (smoking bans)—that is, simply by what it says rather than what it sanctions.

More books from Harvard University Press

Cover of the book The Rise of Rome by Richard H. McAdams
Cover of the book Machiavelli by Richard H. McAdams
Cover of the book The Ransom of the Soul by Richard H. McAdams
Cover of the book When Words Are Called For by Richard H. McAdams
Cover of the book Reagan's Legacy in a World Transformed by Richard H. McAdams
Cover of the book The English Conquest of Jamaica by Richard H. McAdams
Cover of the book Black Silent Majority by Richard H. McAdams
Cover of the book Making the Most of College by Richard H. McAdams
Cover of the book The Everlasting Check by Richard H. McAdams
Cover of the book What the Best Law Teachers Do by Richard H. McAdams
Cover of the book Thirst by Richard H. McAdams
Cover of the book On the Corner by Richard H. McAdams
Cover of the book Philosophy's Artful Conversation by Richard H. McAdams
Cover of the book From the Tree to the Labyrinth by Richard H. McAdams
Cover of the book The Story of Alice by Richard H. McAdams
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy